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Newspaper
Cairns Morning Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Aug 12, 1902
Page
2
The article condemns suicide and euthanasia, arguing against sympathy for the act while stressing support for dependents. It criticizes legal bonds and urges social stigma, noting personal losses and public interest items, meetings, and local notices amid a broader page.
The Mulgrave mill reports a strong week crushing 2268 tons of cane with 33 tons refined. density 9 Resume, averaging 5-6 tons of cane per ton of sugar produced. Local developments include a new wharf connection to Mulgrave’s works, a large receiving store, and a growing cargo route with general goods landing at the port.
Cairns AP. & M. Association held a Friday meeting chaired by W. Canon. Minutes confirmed and parcels of ore from the U.K. Stannary Hills and Chillagoe minerals prepared for Brisbane exhibition. Grounds work proposed including weed clearance, a big jump, cattle sheds for 20 head, plans by C. T. Stephens, and potential stock judge E. F. Pickering.
Ebagoolah reports July results of 164 tons yielding 5qtoz of gold with several mines listed. Water shortages halt alluvial work while Carless advances a water shaft and plans cross cutting. A miner, Edward Maher, died suddenly from fever. Sickness is widespread and production details from Mt Gareet Freehold are given.
Reports from August describe 12,000 police and 30,000 soldiers guarding the coronation route with millions watching. The King appeared healthy though church leaders showed infirmities. Queens and princes hosted hundreds of guests as cities across the empire lit up and held services.
At a July 26 Executive Council meeting the Royal assent was given to Excise and Customs Bills and the sugar regulations. The Customs Minister amended terms extending notice time to March 1902 and June 16, 1902, conditioned on white labor use since February. The No 2 Central district rebate rises to 498d per ton with cane content revised to 11.66 percent, and factory licenses for sugar works were partly revoked.
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